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Community Autism Services
Behavior Support Specialist
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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Behavior Support Specialist Community Autism Services - 3.6 Santa Maria, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $21 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Tuition reimbursement Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience working with children Full Job Description Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Home & Community (Part-Time Full-Time Path) Part-Time with Growth Opportunity | Weekday Availability Santa Maria, CA | $21.00-$26.00 Start part-time. Build meaningful experience. Grow into a full-time role when you're ready. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Why Behavior Technicians Choose CAS Flexible part-time schedule with the opportunity to grow into full-time Work across home, school, and community settings Paid training and ongoing clinical support-no experience required Clear growth paths into Full-Time BT, Lead BT, ABA Instructor, ACS, and BCBA roles A supportive team that helps you build confidence before expanding your caseload Keep reading to see how CAS supports you from your first session forward. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Our Approach at CAS At Community Autism Services (CAS), we know that great clinicians don't always start full-time-and that's okay. Our part-time home and community roles are designed to provide meaningful experience, strong support, and a clear pathway to increased hours as families and schedules align. We practice within an assent-based, child-centered ABA model and invest in every team member through training, mentorship, and structured clinical oversight. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The CAS Experience What working part-time in home & community services looks like Flexibility with Growth Built In Part-time schedule with weekday availability Caseload built within a defined local region Sessions may take place in homes, schools, or community settings Opportunity to expand into a full-time schedule as additional cases become available No weekends required Training, Support & Growth Paid onboarding and hands-on training Ongoing supervision from experienced BCBAs Paid RBT certification (training, exam, and supervision included) Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Regular coaching and feedback to build skills and confidence Support transitioning from part-time to full-time when ready Team Culture & Recognition Be part of a collaborative, supportive team Recognition for reliability, flexibility, and growth Inclusion in team events, trainings, and celebrations ____________________________________________________________________________________ Role Overview As a Part-Time Home & Community Behavior Technician, you'll deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to children in natural settings, including homes, schools, and community environments. You'll work under BCBA supervision to support skill development and positive behavior change-while gradually building experience and hours toward a full-time schedule if desired. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility now with the option to grow. What You'll Do Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy sessions under BCBA supervision Implement treatment plans across home, school, and community settings Use play-based, individualized strategies to engage children Collect accurate session data and progress notes Collaborate with families, school staff, and clinical supervisors Apply feedback and coaching to strengthen clinical skills Support skill generalization across environments How Success Is Measured Success in this role is defined by: Consistent, compassionate engagement with children and families Reliability across assigned sessions and locations Accurate data collection and documentation Openness to feedback and professional growth Communication and teamwork